Wood Assembler - Packer

Overview

The Assembler-Packer assembles packaging components following drawings, organizes inventory for other assemblers, and works as a team to pack and ship customer materials securely and on-time.

• Packing:
  Carefully loading customer equipment and materials into Trans Pak crates using hand trucks, pallet jacks, ladders, or ramps.
• Crate Assembly:
  Unloading, preparing, and completing crate assembly using hammers, nail guns, or drills. May assist with other crate assembly tasks as needed.
• Detailed Packaging Component Assembly:
  Folding, gluing, taping, stitching, and assembling corrugated, foam, and plastic packaging components.
• Quality Checks and Cost Savings:
  Accurately assembling kits, returning unused materials to stock, maintaining a clean work area, and performing quality checks for accuracy.

• Address and report all equipment defects or maintenance needs to maintain safe and efficient use. Follow all procedures, policies and know the equipment before using it.
• Speak up when observing something that may be unsafe or someone performing unsafe acts.
• Efficiently perform work according to standard operating procedures.
• Work together with other team members to accomplish tasks safely in a fast-paced production environment.

• Maintains records of scheduled jobs upon packing
• Communicates with supervisor/dispatch on completion of jobs
• Housekeeping: sweeping and disposing of scrap foam/lumber or other miscellaneous items.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Education, years of experience, knowledge, certifications, etc. necessary for the role.

• 3-6 months prior packaging and/or assembly experience
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and hand trucks to move materials
• Spatial awareness and meticulous attention to detail for packing and securing materials to prevent damage
• Ability to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision
• Clear communication and understanding of written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• English fluency (reading, writing, and communication)
• Basic computer skills (logging in/out with , potentially learning new software)
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain a steady pace in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team
• Ability to read a tape measure in ¼ and ⅛ increments

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Bilingualism (English-Spanish)
• Strong organizational skills

Recommended Safety Training for this Position is attached; if not attached please ask your Supervisor or Manager for the current recommendations and access to the training.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing